Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 12 No Need

Bella froze. Only three people knew about this-her, Felix, and her friend, Lia Lawson. How on earth did lan know?

Noticing Dominic's gaze fixed on her, she didn't dare meet his eyes. She asked, trying to appear nonchalant, "You're pretty gossipy. Who told you that?"

lan responded with a sly smile, "I've forgotten. It's been a long time. I was teaching at your university back then and happened to overhear someone mention it. When you mentioned you were classmates back in university, I remembered what I'd heard." Bella forced a light tone. "Oh, I see... It's all in the past. He's a good guy, but I'm not good enough for him."

As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized something was off. Dominic's face had turned dark, his eyes full of intense anger as if he wanted to tear her apart.

"Someone you can't have might seem like your perfect dream, and just because you've slept with someone doesn't mean you're worthy of them."

Dominic's cold remark sent a chill through Bella. Yes, whether it was him or Felix, she wasn't good enough for either of them. She didn't need him to remind her.

For some reason, she felt a sting in her eyes, and she lowered her head, not wanting anyone to see her emotions.

the uncomfortable turn of events and tried to change the subject by placing a dish in front of Bella. "This is really

joked, "I just gave her some food. Are you

him an annoyed glance. "No need for that. Just eat your

meal. By the end of it, the atmosphere seemed to return to normal, but it

drive away. Bella turned to Dominic. "I'll hail a

into his car and sped off, leaving her standing there as he disappeared

been like this for years. Even if they were heading the same way, he would never offer her a

his words, just seeing her made him sick. She had spent years trying to please him, but

all those moments of intimacy, it seemed none of them had happened when he was sober. It was always under the influence of alcohol. Like he said, if he wasn't drunk, how would he even think

cabs stopped. Finally, she gave up and decided to walk home. The cool spring breeze brushed against her,

she walked, a car suddenly pulled up beside her, honking to get her attention. She turned her head and saw the window roll down.

home alone? Let me give you a ride,"

awkward. "No... it's okay. I just wanted to take

of the back window. "Don't refuse! Felix is just that nice. Don't